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Crackling Advice By Glidden

Glidden Brush Ups: Cracking

What is Cracking?

Flecks of paint flaking from a surface.  It may look something like this:

 
Crackling Advice By Glidden
Follow these steps:
  1. Scrape away all loose or flaking paint.
  2. Sand* it smooth.
  3. Seal the surface with a high-quality primer.
  4. In high-traffic areas, use premium latex interior paint.
As always, please refer to the Product Label, Technical Data Sheet and Safety Data Sheet for safety and detailed application instructions.

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*WARNING! If you scrape, sand, or remove old paint, you may release lead dust. LEAD IS TOXIC. EXPOSURE TO LEAD DUST CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS, SUCH AS BRAIN DAMAGE, ESPECIALLY IN CHILDREN. PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD ALSO AVOID EXPOSURE. Wear a NIOSH-approved respirator to control lead exposure. Clean up carefully with a HEPA vacuum and a wet mop. Before you start, find out how to protect yourself and your family by contacting the National Lead Information Hotline at 1-800-424-LEAD or log on to www.epa.gov/lead. 
How do I fix it?

How do I fix it?

Follow these steps:
  1. Scrape away all loose or flaking paint.
  2. Sand* it smooth.
  3. Seal the surface with a high-quality primer.
  4. In high-traffic areas, use premium latex interior paint.
As always, please refer to the Product Label, Technical Data Sheet and Safety Data Sheet for safety and detailed application instructions.

See More Helpful How-To Articles Find Your Favorite Paint Colors

*WARNING! If you scrape, sand, or remove old paint, you may release lead dust. LEAD IS TOXIC. EXPOSURE TO LEAD DUST CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS, SUCH AS BRAIN DAMAGE, ESPECIALLY IN CHILDREN. PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD ALSO AVOID EXPOSURE. Wear a NIOSH-approved respirator to control lead exposure. Clean up carefully with a HEPA vacuum and a wet mop. Before you start, find out how to protect yourself and your family by contacting the National Lead Information Hotline at 1-800-424-LEAD or log on to www.epa.gov/lead.